Herb
Juniper Berry
Also known as: Juniper Berries, Juniper
Chakras: Root, Crown
Zodiac: Leo, Aries
Planets: Sun
Elements: Fire
Color: blue-black
Summary
Juniper berries are the small, blue-black seed cones of the juniper shrub. In spell jars and sachets they are used for protection, purification and clearing a space, and to guard a home and the people in it.
Keywords
protection, purification, cleansing, home blessing, new beginnings
Spiritual meaning
In folk tradition: Juniper is an old guardian of the home. It purifies the space around it, clears what lingers, and blesses a household and a fresh start.
Emotional meaning
Encourages a clean slate and a sense of being safe and at home.
Fun facts
A juniper berry is not a true berry. It is a seed cone with unusually fleshy, merged scales, which gives it its berry-like look.
Care and cleansing
Store dried berries in a sealed jar away from light and moisture.